Pre- and post-natal yoga expert Jane Austin urges us to offer moms the opportunity to treat themselves on their special day—and all year round.

Motherhood is one of the most beautiful parts of life, but it can also be overwhelming, depleting, and exhausting. That’s why San Francisco-based yoga instructor Jane Austin, who specializes in working with moms and is a mom herself, says the best gifts we can give are those of self-care. “Mamas are often working inside and outside of the home, both are full-time jobs,” Austin says. “So nourishing the self is essential.” Here, she shares tips to support your mom’s own self-care routine. What better time to start than on the day set in her honor?

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Massage

“Scheduling a massage with a pro is wonderful, but a little self-massage with coconut oil can go a long way,” Austin says. “It nourishes the body and soul.” Moms can use their hands, a tennis ball, a dry brush, or massage tools.